A compilation of rubbery figures skits that first featured regularly in the Australian television comic series of the late 1980’s “Fast forward”. An irreverent and satirical play on the then Australian Prime Minister and treasurer (and comic duo it seems), Bob Hawke and Paul Keating. Includes skits Evil Kneating, Back to the Future and more. Puppeteers: Esther Haskell, Jenny Ishmakovich, Jenny Sherlock and Kath Gordon.
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ACMI Identifier
315516
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Puppet films
Childrens Films → Puppet films
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Australia - Politics and government
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Federal government
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Federal government - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Hawke, Bob, 1929-
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Keating, Paul, 1944-
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Political plays
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Political satire
History → Keating, Paul, 1944-
Literature → Australian wit and humor
Music & Performing Arts → Puppet films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)